First go at airbrushing

[chris.c]

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Here is a pic of my 1st attempt with an airbrush...(it only took me 2 days...LOL)
Can anyone suggest a better way to clean the airbrush rather than dismantling it every colour?
Thanks to Jon Miller for the advice already given!

[hammerhead]

what paint are you using fist of all?
if water id use warm water and these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/5-PCE-TATTOO-TIP-STEM-GRIP-CLEANING-BRUSH-SET-/220566370182?pt=UK_Health_Beauty_Tattoos_BodyArt_S M&hash=item335ac7b786 same as with non water based just use thinners remove the nozzle and draw back the needle and give them a good rooting with the brushes repeat if needed then when you spray a cap of water through place your finger over the tip of your brush so it bubbles back into the bowl see if any paint is remaining if there is repeat the process with the brush again till clear
hope this helps a little

edit; forgot to say good work on your shell mate keep up the good work

[jonmiller]

nice attempt on yer first one buddy. get the film n window masks of n get er mounted. after sealing the shell of course and after leaving fit for a day before you do that. :)

tip out remaining paint

wipe clean with paper towel

put water or cleaning solution or thinners depending on what yer using into the cup

spray through for a bit

tip out

wipe clean with paper towel

put water or cleaning solution or thinners depending on what yer using into the cup

back flush it (put finger over the end and press/pull triger

tip out

wipe clean with paper towel

repeat as necessary - only takes15-20 seconds at a guess
you get the picture


depending on the next color will depend on how much you clean it out if at all.

[chris.c]

thanks mate
yes water based paint opaque (cheap set from halfords)
Ordering some createx from jon miller.Im struggling a bit with viscosities
for fades and flood coats the needle is a .35
All help much appreciated

[jonmiller]

didn't go for that .5 i showed you then

[chris.c]

alright mate
the .35 was one that come with the compressor (plastic job)
the one you showed me is on its way.

[jonmiller]

ahh, ok

let me know how you get on with it. might try one myself at that price.

[QuackingPlums]

Oo! Is there a cheap .5 airbrush available? I could do with one too!

[kaylon]

Nice work on the first shell...hope my first Airbrushed shell turns out okay too :)

I use one of these... AIRBRUSH LINK (http://www.airbrushcompressorshop.co.uk/products/airbrushes/dual-action-siphon-bottom-feed-airbrush/)

Have found it to be quite good. Have not done any shells yet but I have a couple waiting to try out. Just making some stencils and getting some decals made first.

J

[jonmiller]

heres the one i pointed out to him

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Thorite-Diamond-Dual-Action-Gravity-Feed-Air-Brush-/350260453798?pt=UK_Crafts_DrawingSupplies_EH&hash=item518d2661a6

as i said, not actually personally tried it so can't comment on its quality etc. but for starting out or even just to add another workhorse to the arsenal i'm sure you can't go wrong.

.5 gravity brushes seem quite rare. everyone is obsessed with 'detail' and having a smaller needle/nozzle setup.

[hammerhead]

this is the one i have as well as the one that jon just pointed out wasnt bad for the £ http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310273187519

[QuackingPlums]

heres the one i pointed out to him

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Thorite-Diamond-Dual-Action-Gravity-Feed-Air-Brush-/350260453798?pt=UK_Crafts_DrawingSupplies_EH&hash=item518d2661a6

as i said, not actually personally tried it so can't comment on its quality etc. but for starting out or even just to add another workhorse to the arsenal i'm sure you can't go wrong.

.5 gravity brushes seem quite rare. everyone is obsessed with 'detail' and having a smaller needle/nozzle setup.

That looks like a Spraymaster - it looks like it comes in the same blue/black presentation box as my brushes. Think I'll get myself one of those! Thanks Jon!

[grimidol]

what about this one ?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dual-Action-Airbrush-Body-nail-art-Paint-Tool-Spray-Gun-/260716812772?pt=UK_Crafts_DrawingSupplies_EH&hash=item3cb3eed9e4

[QuackingPlums]

what about this one ?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dual-Action-Airbrush-Body-nail-art-Paint-Tool-Spray-Gun-/260716812772?pt=UK_Crafts_DrawingSupplies_EH&hash=item3cb3eed9e4

I have one of those! Not terribly well made but has been adequate for me so far. I also have a syphon fed one for covering large areas but I am finding this one a little too fine on the lines - it shows up my shaky hands too much! :lol:
I am hoping a 0.5 will be a good compromise.